factors that impact fitness

Question 1

fitness and health are heavily influenced by (4)

Answer 1

genetic, environment, stress, daily behaviors

Question 2

being ____ impacts fitness to the greatest extent

Answer 2

sedentary

Question 3

sedentary

Answer 3

lifestyle behavior pattern characterized by very little physical activity

Question 4

genetics dictate an estimated ___% of uncontrollable, hereditary factors that impact health and fitness

Answer 4

40

Question 5

___% of ones health/fitness potential is up to their behavior

Answer 5

60

Question 6

basic factors that impact fitness (7)

Answer 6

genetics/age/sex, environment, social, stress, nutrition, levels of daily activity, education/economic

Question 7

WHO indicates that physical activity can positively influence

Answer 7

psychological well-being, perceived function and stress levels (overall quantity of life)

Question 8

WHO indicated that improved perceived function allows older individuals to

Answer 8

complete their activities of daily living and remain independent for a longer segment of their lifespan

Question 9

in developed countries, the predominant causes of premature death are

Answer 9

controllable diseases

Question 10

novice exercisers have an increased risk for the following when proper acclimation periods are not applied

Answer 10

muscle or tendon strains
ligaments sprains or tears
bone fractures

Question 11

___ extremity injuries are reported the most

Answer 11

lower

Question 12

exercise participation also includes the possibility of metabolic injuries and thermoregulatory issues such as _____, _____, ____, and ____

Answer 12

hypo- or hyperthermia
hypo- or hyperglycemia
hyponatremia
rhabdomyolysis

Question 13

hyponatremia

Answer 13

below normal plasma sodium concentrations
can be caused by excessive water consumption and is most commonly seen during endurance training

Question 14

rhabdomyolysis

Answer 14

life threatening; destruction of muscle tissue and subsequent release of muscle fiber content into circulation which can cause organ failure

Question 15

hyperthermia

Answer 15

increase in body temp above normal levels which can lead to heat-related illness

Question 16

hypothermia

Answer 16

decrease in body temp which can lead to diminished neuromuscular control, frostbite or death

Question 17

hypo/hyperglycemia

Answer 17

abnormally low or high blood glucose levels
associated with diabetic conditions or poor nutritional habits

Question 18

common injuries associated with jogging/running

Answer 18

torn cartilage, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, shin splints

Question 19

common injuries associated with bicycling

Answer 19

ulnar nerve palsies, ischial bursitis, achilles tendonitis, low back pain

Question 20

common injuries associated with swimming

Answer 20

shoulder pain, shoulder impingement

Question 21

common injuries associated with aerobic dance

Answer 21

shin splints, plantar fasciitis

Question 22

common injuries associated with tennis

Answer 22

epicondylitis, tendonitis

Question 23

Genetics account for roughly _____ of factors, on average, that impact physical health and performance.
a. 30%
b. 40%
c. 75%
d. 85%

Answer 23

b

Question 24

Novice exercisers have an increased risk for which of the following injuries when proper acclimation to activity is not employed?
a. Muscle strains
b. Ligament sprains
c. Bone fractures
d. All of the above

Answer 24

d

Question 25

Which of the following is associated with a dangerous drop in blood sodium, and is most commonly experienced during endurance training in the heat?
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Hyperthermia
c. Angina
d. Hyponatremia

Answer 25

d

Question 26

Which of the following activities is most associated with the risk for shoulder impingement?
a. Cycling
b. Running
c. Swimming
d. Dancing

Answer 26

c

Question 27

injuries are reposted in the ____ to the greatest extent among novice clients

Answer 27

lower extremities

Question 28

____ is a potentially life threatening condition that can cause organ failure due to the release of damaged muscle tissue into circulation

Answer 28

Rhabdomyolysis

Question 29

true or false: lack of physical activity is the strongest factor to impact health

Answer 29

true

Question 30

true or false: the primary causes of premature death in the US are due to uncontrollable factors

Answer 30

false

Question 31

true or false: health is heavily influenced by stress levels and perceived function

Answer 31

true

Question 32

identify at least 4 categorical factors that can impact health/fitness levels

Answer 32

genetics
age and sex
environment
social
stress, nutrition, physical activity
education economic